Finding the Third Proportional to 635,964 and 1,347,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 635,964 and 1,347,744 is: 2,856,158.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
635,964 : 1,347,744 = 1,347,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
635,964/1,347,744 = 1,347,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
635,964x = 1,347,744 × 1,347,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
635,964x = 1,816,413,889,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,816,413,889,536/635,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,856,158.35
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